Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Old Dominion Monarchs Prediction, 10/25/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Old Dominion Monarchs

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025

Location: S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, VA

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Monarchs (-13.5)

Total/Over-Under: 63

The Appalachian State Mountaineers (4-3) are on their way to S.B. Ballard Stadium on Saturday, October 25, 2025 where they will try to defeat the Old Dominion Monarchs (4-3). Old Dominion is 13.5-point favorites. The total comes in at 63.

The Appalachian State Mountaineers step onto the field holding a record of 4-3 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Mountaineers went up against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and took a loss by a score of 45-37. When all was said and done, they had 76 plays for 410 yds. The Appalachian State Mountaineers ended up rushing 35 different times and accounted for 132 yards, which had them averaging 3.8 yds per carry. In the running game, the Mountaineers conceded 246 yards on 41 tries, which averages out to 6.0 yds per rush allowed. Appalachian State surrendered 15 completions on 22 tries for a total of 164 yds, and a completion percentage of 68.2%.

When talking about scoring points, the Appalachian State Mountaineers are sitting at 27.9 points per contest. Offensively they maintain an average of 141.0 yards on the ground which has them sitting 91st in the nation. The Mountaineers have earned 2,932 total yards for the year. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Appalachian State has earned 14 passing touchdowns and 8 rushing touchdowns. Appalachian State has amassed 156 first downs as a team, and they have been hurt by 52 infractions for 486 yards. They have surrendered the football 13 different times.

The Mountaineers are ranked 98th in the nation when it comes to their opponents scoring, giving up 28.1 PPG. They are allowing an average of 3.3 yards per run and 105.0 yards on the ground per contest for the year. During this campaign, they have allowed 735 rushing yards through 7 games. Regarding passing yardage, the Mountaineers are giving up 1,784 yards which puts them in 114th in college football. They have yielded 254.9 yards per game via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 60.7%. During this campaign, they are allowing 359.9 yards per contest putting them 63rd in the nation. They have yielded 14 touchdowns via the pass and 9 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Monarchs head into this game 4-3 this season. The last time they took the field, the Monarchs went home defeated by a final of 63-27 when they played the James Madison Dukes. Old Dominion ran for 2.6 yards per carry, finishing with 76 yards on 29 carries. The Monarchs finished the game with a total of 285 yds while running 50 plays (5.7 yds per play). The Monarchs passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 69.2%, relinquishing 313 yds on 18 out of 26 through the air. Old Dominion surrendered 53 attempts on the ground for 311 yds (5.9 yards per rush).

When looking at their scoring prowess, the Monarchs are ranking 43rd in Division 1 scoring 33.1 points per game. The Old Dominion Monarchs average 459.4 yards per outing, which has them sitting 23rd in college football. The Old Dominion offense has 359 yds of penalties on 42 infractions, which ranks 81st in college football in terms of giving up free yards. They have tossed 8 picks while losing 10 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 147 1st downs. During the season to this point, the Monarchs have racked up 1,712 yards via the pass in addition to holding an average of 244.6 passing yards per contest, putting them at 58th in the country. They average 214.9 yards per game via the ground game and have run for 1,504 yards in total.

The Monarchs are relinquishing 26.3 PPG, which has them ranked 84th in the country. Old Dominion has surrendered a total of 1,360 yards via the ground game (194.3 yards per outing) and 13 touchdowns via the rush this year. They have conceded 9 touchdowns through the air and 182.9 yards per outing, which has them ranked 28th in Division 1. The Monarchs defense has taken part in 505 plays, which is good for 122nd in the country. They have totaled 7 fumbles recovered and 5 interceptions so far this year. In total, they have relinquished 184 pts.

Who will win tonight's Mountaineers/Monarchs college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Mountaineers +13.5

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